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Clinical Program Managers oversee healthcare initiatives that require specialized credentials, making them strong H-1B visa candidates. Most roles require a clinical background plus a master's degree, and employers in hospital systems, health tech, and managed care organizations sponsor regularly. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The Clinical Program Manager, BCVI reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities:
- Provide management and oversight of existing and newly created cardiovascular clinical programs including developing the business case for new programs and directly managing clinical and/or non-clinical staff hired into these programs to include advanced practice providers, nurse clinicians and other non-clinical support staff.
- Cardiovascular clinical programs to include but are not limited to:
- Cardiac Surgery pre-op consultation and OR management
- Cardiac Surgery post-op management
- Ventricular Assist Devices and Heart Transplant program
- Other niche programs i.e. bicuspid aortic valve program, atrial fibrillation program, TAVR, Acute MCS/ECMO.
- Direct responsibilities to include:
- Working closely with Resources Coordinator, team leads, within each group to directly manage APP, RN and non-clinical staff in each program.
- Responsible for daily operations within each team, payroll, hiring, direct supervision, professional development and performance monitoring of all direct reports.
- In close collaboration with the Director, Professional Practice and Development for APPs, develop and monitor plans for professional development of all APP direct reports.
- Ensure workflows result in seamless coordination of care across the BCVI spectrum including pre-op/pre-procedure testing and work up, outpatient appointments, inpatient management, follow up and successful transition back to home.
- Ensure quality oversight of programs and patient satisfaction of programs.
- Coordinate research efforts related to programs.
- Coordinating the onboarding process of newly hired advanced practice providers, nurses and other ancillary staff within BCVI programs where there is not a direct reporting relationship.
- Identifies and pursues business activities which achieve best patient experience and best people goals, enhance reputation, market and clinical leadership, improve financial performance, and enhance capability in cardiovascular disease.
- Assist in the development of strategic plans aimed at continued BCVI growth with favorable outcomes.
- Analyzes potential, risk/reward, resource requirements, and financial benefit to proposed BCVI initiatives through complex analysis and research of market, financial and internal factors.
- Develops, implements and manages internal measurement and monitoring systems that demonstrate the effectiveness of business initiatives in enhancing patient care, access, volumes, market share, financial performance, and program reputation within the assigned cardiovascular areas.
- Works with multiple departments i.e. Business Development, Professional Services, CV inpatient units, Surgical Service, and key leadership across organizations to develop processes, internal statistics, market data, and financial performance data as needed to evaluate existing programs for their fit with corporate mission, to advance and achieve BCVI goals, ability to meet key strategic criteria, and potential for improvement.
- Work collaboratively with the BCVI outcomes management program and operational managers to systematize the monitoring and management of BCVI programs.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Communications or related field.
- Current IL license as a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Physician Assistant (PA), or Physical Therapist
- If APN: certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse by a national certifying body
- If PA: Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
- Five (5) to eight (8) years’ experience in a relevant role.
- Strong Knowledge of Microsoft: Word, Excel, Power Point, Project.
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, demonstrated analysis and problem solving skills, excellent oral and communication skills, demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels of the organization.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in MBA, MSN or MHA preferred; required in place of work experience.
- Certification in area of specialty or administration
Compensation
- The salary range for this position is $54.64 - $73.76 (Hourly Rate)
Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
Benefits:
- $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
- $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
- $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
- $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
- Matching 401(k)
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
- Paid time off and Holiday pay
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Description
The Clinical Program Manager, BCVI reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities:
- Provide management and oversight of existing and newly created cardiovascular clinical programs including developing the business case for new programs and directly managing clinical and/or non-clinical staff hired into these programs to include advanced practice providers, nurse clinicians and other non-clinical support staff.
- Cardiovascular clinical programs to include but are not limited to:
- Cardiac Surgery pre-op consultation and OR management
- Cardiac Surgery post-op management
- Ventricular Assist Devices and Heart Transplant program
- Other niche programs i.e. bicuspid aortic valve program, atrial fibrillation program, TAVR, Acute MCS/ECMO.
- Direct responsibilities to include:
- Working closely with Resources Coordinator, team leads, within each group to directly manage APP, RN and non-clinical staff in each program.
- Responsible for daily operations within each team, payroll, hiring, direct supervision, professional development and performance monitoring of all direct reports.
- In close collaboration with the Director, Professional Practice and Development for APPs, develop and monitor plans for professional development of all APP direct reports.
- Ensure workflows result in seamless coordination of care across the BCVI spectrum including pre-op/pre-procedure testing and work up, outpatient appointments, inpatient management, follow up and successful transition back to home.
- Ensure quality oversight of programs and patient satisfaction of programs.
- Coordinate research efforts related to programs.
- Coordinating the onboarding process of newly hired advanced practice providers, nurses and other ancillary staff within BCVI programs where there is not a direct reporting relationship.
- Identifies and pursues business activities which achieve best patient experience and best people goals, enhance reputation, market and clinical leadership, improve financial performance, and enhance capability in cardiovascular disease.
- Assist in the development of strategic plans aimed at continued BCVI growth with favorable outcomes.
- Analyzes potential, risk/reward, resource requirements, and financial benefit to proposed BCVI initiatives through complex analysis and research of market, financial and internal factors.
- Develops, implements and manages internal measurement and monitoring systems that demonstrate the effectiveness of business initiatives in enhancing patient care, access, volumes, market share, financial performance, and program reputation within the assigned cardiovascular areas.
- Works with multiple departments i.e. Business Development, Professional Services, CV inpatient units, Surgical Service, and key leadership across organizations to develop processes, internal statistics, market data, and financial performance data as needed to evaluate existing programs for their fit with corporate mission, to advance and achieve BCVI goals, ability to meet key strategic criteria, and potential for improvement.
- Work collaboratively with the BCVI outcomes management program and operational managers to systematize the monitoring and management of BCVI programs.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Communications or related field.
- Current IL license as a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Physician Assistant (PA), or Physical Therapist
- If APN: certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse by a national certifying body
- If PA: Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
- Five (5) to eight (8) years’ experience in a relevant role.
- Strong Knowledge of Microsoft: Word, Excel, Power Point, Project.
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, demonstrated analysis and problem solving skills, excellent oral and communication skills, demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels of the organization.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in MBA, MSN or MHA preferred; required in place of work experience.
- Certification in area of specialty or administration
Compensation
- The salary range for this position is $54.64 - $73.76 (Hourly Rate)
Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
Benefits:
- $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
- $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
- $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
- $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
- Matching 401(k)
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
- Paid time off and Holiday pay
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Program Manager
Lead with your clinical licensure
Many Clinical Program Manager roles require an RN, LCSW, or similar active license alongside your degree. Listing your licensure prominently signals to sponsors that you meet the specialty occupation threshold USCIS requires for H-1B approval.
Target health systems and managed care organizations
Large hospital networks, health plans, and population health companies file LCAs regularly for this role. These employers have established immigration processes and are far more likely to initiate sponsorship than smaller clinics or nonprofits.
Clarify your degree-to-role alignment upfront
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field matches the position. A master's in public health, nursing, social work, or health administration maps cleanly. Generic business degrees without clinical coursework can draw RFEs from adjudicators.
Demonstrate cross-functional program ownership
Sponsors need evidence this is a specialty occupation, not general management. Emphasize clinical protocol design, quality improvement metrics, and regulatory compliance work. Operational breadth that requires specialized clinical training strengthens the petition significantly.
Ask about LCA timelines early in the process
Employers must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before submitting your H-1B petition. Confirming the employer has done this before signals they understand sponsorship mechanics and won't stall your start date unexpectedly.
Consider cap-exempt employers if the lottery is a concern
Universities, nonprofit research hospitals, and federally qualified health centers are cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. Clinical Program Manager roles at these organizations can be filed any time of year, bypassing the annual lottery entirely.
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Find Clinical Program Manager JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does the Clinical Program Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS generally accepts Clinical Program Manager positions as specialty occupations when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific clinical or health-related field. Roles that require an RN, LCSW, or MPH strengthen the case considerably. Positions described as requiring any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence.
What degree do I need for employer sponsorship as a Clinical Program Manager?
Most sponsoring employers require at least a bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, social work, health administration, or a closely related clinical field. A master's degree is increasingly common for senior-level program management roles and makes the specialty occupation argument to USCIS more straightforward. Degrees in unrelated fields paired with clinical licensure may still qualify but require stronger documentation.
Which visa types cover Clinical Program Manager roles?
The H-1B is the most common path and covers the vast majority of sponsored Clinical Program Manager positions. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify under the TN visa using the Medical/Health Services Manager category. Applicants with exceptional records in healthcare program leadership could explore the O-1A, though that standard is high. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is also available for long-term hires.
How do I find Clinical Program Manager jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by sponsorship availability, so you're not sifting through roles that won't consider international candidates. Search for Clinical Program Manager positions on Migrate Mate and filter by visa type to surface employers who have an active sponsorship track record, including both cap-subject and cap-exempt organizations.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Clinical Program Manager employer if I change jobs?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a new LCA and I-129 petition covering the Clinical Program Manager role. Your new job duties still need to meet the specialty occupation standard, so the role description matters.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Clinical Program Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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